Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 And Rule 13)

Title of the invention:
A WELDING ASSEMBLY

Applicant:
ADOR WELDING LIMITED
An Indian Entity having address as:
Ador House, 6, K. Dubash Marg, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400001-16

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
[0001] The present application claims no priority from any of the patent application(s).
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to the field of a welding assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable and a modular energy storage device powered welding assembly.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art, which may be related to various aspects of the present disclosure that are described or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that these statements in this background section are to be read in this light, and not as admissions of prior art. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0004] Welding machines are widely used in various industries for construction, fabrication, manufacturing, repairing, and designing purposes. These welding machines play an important role for achieving robust, and durable joints within metal components. The welding machine joins the metal parts together by utilizing heat, pressure, or combination thereof. Further, a filler material is also used as an additional element for performing welding operations. Primarily, the welding machine is configured to generate high energy to melt the metal pieces and form a continuous welding bond between two consecutive metal parts. Further, there are various welding processes including arc welding, resistance welding, energy beam welding, and oxy-fuel welding, which are used with respect to the specific operational requirements for welding. Moreover, these welding machines are available in static, or portable mode having different power ranges.
[0005] The conventional welding machines are capable of performing the welding operation using an external power source. Generally, in some instances the welding machines are used in remote places where the availability of the external power source is insufficient or absent. Therefore, in such remote locations it becomes difficult to use the conventional welding machine to perform welding operations. Such welding machines are bound with the limitation of a single energy source as there is absence of an alternative energy source. Alternatively, such conventional machines may use generators as a secondary source of energy, but the resources required for moving both the welding machine and generators, may impose heavy cost and efforts in difficult remote locations.
[0006] Further, the conventional machines are heavy and mostly of static nature, so it may become difficult to move those machines in difficult terrain and may requires external means for relocation. Alternatively, in prior examples portable welding machines are also being used for performing welding operations at difficult remote locations. However, the existing portable welding machines also include similar problems of having limited sources of energy and heavy structure. Addition of alternative power source again may lead to a challenge of having bulky structural assembly and poor user experience. In the modern era, portable welding machines have been introduced with a chargeable battery, however usage time of such portable welding machines with the rechargeable battery is still a persisting problem due to high power requirements of the welding machines with limited storage of the battery. Further recharge timing of the battery for subsequent usage in the welding machine is significant, resulting in the poor user experience. Additionally, usage of such portable welding machines with the rechargeable battery in remote locations, having limited power supply, is also a burning problem. Furthermore, the conventional welding machine environment, specifically for the portable welding machines with the battery, lacks in regulating the power usage during the non-operation of the welding machine.
[0007] Existing portable welding machines require lifting of machines from one place to another place for relocation. Therefore, handling such portable machine becomes difficult for the operator and may cause injuries during handling. Further, these portable welding machines require careful handling due to the presence of high value welding components. Therefore, the lack of innovation in the field of the portable welding machine has been a significant problem in today’s product landscape. Thus, there is a need to improve the mobility of portable welding machines.
[0008] In addition, the design of the existing welding machines is complex and integrated. Thus, the repair or maintenance work related to the welding machine requires comprehensive assembling or disassembling of the components. Therefore, such a comprehensive process can extend the labour hours and cost. Further, the complex design of the existing welding machines limits the accessibility of the machines, as only a skilled technician is capable of assembling or disassembling the machine. Therefore, such things may cause inefficiency of work while using the welding machines in difficult remote locations. Therefore, there is a need of simple and easy to handle welding machine which may enable any person to understand the assembly of the machine.
[0009] Generally, the existing welding machines are operated using a manual panel control or a wired remote control. In order to meet current industry needs, a comprehensive controlling and tracking of the machine is important. The factors such as energy consumption, electrode usage, arc on time, and safety alerts are required to be tracked and controlled remotely. Further, historical data of such factors can be used in future for efficient use of the welding machine to perform the welding operation. However, conventional welding machines lack in providing wireless controlling and tracking of the machine. Therefore, there is a need for a remotely controllable and traceable welding machine.
[0010] In light of the above stated discussion, there exists a need for an improved portable welding machine with modular structure to overcome at least one of the above stated problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] Before the present system (or apparatus) and method, and its components are described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the system and its arrangement as described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the versions or embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in detecting or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0012] In one non-limiting example embodiment, a welding assembly is disclosed. Further, the welding assembly may comprise a first container configured to house one or more energy storage devices. Further, the welding machine may comprise a second container configured to be detachably coupled with the first container. Further, the second container may be configured to house a welding machine. Furthermore, the welding machine may comprise one or more coupling mechanisms. The one or more coupling mechanisms may be configured to detachably couple the first container with the second container. Moreover, the welding assembly may comprise a control unit configured to control operations of the welding assembly. The control unit may be communicatively coupled with the second container of the welding assembly.
[0013] In one example embodiment, the welding machine may include a power supply unit. Further, the power supply unit may be configured to supply power required for the operations of the welding assembly.
[0014] In one another example embodiment, the power supply unit may be configured to receive power from at least one of a first power source and a second power source. Further, the first power source may correspond to an external power supply. Furthermore, the second power source may correspond to the one or more energy storage devices.
[0015] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly may comprise a communication unit which may be communicatively coupled with the second container. Further, the communication unit may be configured to communicate one or more parameters with at least one of the control units, one or more electronic devices, a manual control interface, or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the one or more parameters may comprise at least one of an energy storage device parameters, a welding operation parameters or a combination thereof. In yet another example embodiment, the energy storage device parameters may comprise charging status, deep draining alert, active energy storage device quantity, standby energy storage device quantity, drained energy storage device quantity, energy storage device theft alert or combination thereof. Further, the welding operation parameters may comprise electrodes usage, power consumption, safety alert, repair alert, non-operation indication, arc on time, historic data acquisition, welding site monitoring, image-based monitoring or combination thereof.
[0016] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more coupling mechanisms may comprise a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. Further, the first coupling mechanism may be disposed on a first side of a combination of the first container and the second container. Furthermore, the second coupling mechanism may be disposed on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the combination of the first container and the second container. Further, the one or more coupling mechanisms may include at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or a combination thereof.
[0017] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly may comprise a movable trolley. In an exemplary embodiment, the combination of the first container and the second container may be placed on the movable trolley. Furthermore, the movable trolley may be configured with a base plate. In another exemplary embodiment, at least one of the first container and the second container may be detachably coupled to the base plate of the movable trolley, using one or more locking means. Furthermore, the one or more locking means may comprise at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or a combination thereof.
[0018] In one implementation, the first container may be detachably coupled to the base plate using the one or more locking means. Further, the second container may be detachably coupled with a top of the first container using the one or more coupling mechanisms. Furthermore, the second container may be detachably coupled with the top of the first container using one or more protrusions disposed on the top periphery of the first container.
[0019] In another implementation, the second container may be detachably coupled to the base plate using the one or more locking means. Further, the first container may be detachably coupled with a top of the second container using the one or more coupling mechanisms. Furthermore, the first container may be detachably coupled with the top of the second container using one or more protrusions disposed on the top periphery of the second container.
[0020] In yet another example embodiment, the movable trolley may comprise one or more wheels. Further, the base plate may be connected to the one or more wheels using one or more support legs. Furthermore, at least one of the one or more wheels may be configured with an anti-movement lock. The anti-movement lock may be configured to restrict movement of the one or more wheels of the movable trolley.
[0021] In yet another example embodiment, the movable trolley may comprise a foldable handle. Further, the foldable handle may be coupled at a rear end of the base plate through one or more folding mechanisms. The one or more folding mechanisms may comprise pushrod, hinge, pivot or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the foldable handle may be configured with the push rod mechanism at the rear end of the base plate. Further, the folding operation of the foldable handle may be facilitated by pressing the push rod folding mechanisms.
[0022] In yet another example embodiment, the first container may comprise one or more sub-containers. Further, each of the one or more sub-containers may comprise one or more drawers. Furthermore, the one or more drawers may be configured to accommodate the one or more energy storage devices.
[0023] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more sub-containers may be facilitated with one or more sliding mechanisms. Further, the one or more sliding mechanisms may be configured to maintain slidable motion of the one or more drawers with respect to the one or more sub-containers. Furthermore, the one or more sliding mechanisms for the one or more drawers may facilitate insertion or removal of the one or more energy storage devices on the one or more drawers.
[0024] In yet another example embodiment, each of the one or more drawers may be provided with a restriction mechanism. Further, the restriction mechanism may be disposed at a frontal end of each of the one or more drawers, to restrict a lateral movement of one or more energy storage devices.
[0025] In yet another example embodiment, the first container may be facilitated with one or more electrical ports disposed at a rear end of the first container. Further, each of the one or more electrical ports may be configured to connect with at least one of the one or more energy storage devices placed in the one or more sub-containers. Furthermore, each of the one or more electrical ports may comprise a protective cover. In an embodiment, the one or more electrical ports may comprise a first electric port and a second electric port. Further, the first electric port may be configured to connect with battery terminals of a first energy storage device from the one or more energy storage devices. Furthermore, the second electric port may be configured to connect with battery terminals of a second energy storage device from the one or more energy storage devices.
[0026] In yet another example embodiment, the second container may be facilitated with one or more power intake ports. Further, each of the one or more power intake ports may be configured to connect with the power supply unit.
[0027] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more electrical ports and the one or more power intake ports may be connected using one or more swappable connectors. Further, the one or more swappable connectors may be configured to enable an electrical connection between the one or more energy storage devices and the power supply unit. Furthermore, the swappable connector may be connected to a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices via an electric port from the one or more electrical ports. Further, the electric port corresponds to either the first electric port or the second electric port.
[0028] In yet another example embodiment, a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices may be connected to the power supply unit. Further, a remaining set of energy storage devices out of one or more energy storage devices may remain as standby energy storage devices. Further, the control unit may be configured to switch electrical connection, for the power supply unit, of the one or more swappable connectors between the first electric port and the second electric port from the one or more electrical ports. Furthermore, the switching of the electrical connection of the one or more swappable connectors may be controlled via at least one of an automatic mode, and a manual mode.
[0029] In yet another example embodiment, each of the one or more energy storage devices may comprise one or more holding elements. Further, the one or more holding elements may be configured to lift the one or more energy storage devices from the one or more sub-containers. Furthermore, the one or more holding elements may comprise a return spring mechanism. The return spring mechanism may be configured to keep the one or more holding elements in a closed position.
[0030] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly may comprise one or more charging docks which may be configured to charge the one or more energy storage devices. Further, the one or more charging dock may comprise one or more charging cavity for receiving the one or more energy storage devices for charging. Furthermore, the one or more charging docks may be portable devices.
[0031] In yet another example embodiment, the control unit may be configured to automatically switch power sources between the first power source and the second power source. Further, the control unit may be configured to disconnect the second power source upon switching to the first power source.
[0032] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more electronic devices may be configured for remotely controlling the operations of the welding assembly via the communication unit. Further, the control unit may be configured to control the operations of the welding assembly based on the one or more parameters communicated between the one or more electronic devices and the communication unit. Furthermore, the control unit may regulate an operational command communicated between the electronic device and the communication unit. Further, the operational command may comprise one or more operating instructions executed by a user.
[0033] In yet another example embodiment, the second container may comprise the manual control interface. The manual control interface may comprise one or more knobs. Further, the manual control interface may be configured for manually controlling the operations of the welding assembly through the one or more knobs. Further, the control unit may be configured to regulate the operations of the welding assembly based on the one or more parameters communicated between the manual control interface and the communication unit. Furthermore, the control unit may regulate the operational command communicated between the manual control interface and the communication unit.
[0034] In yet another example embodiment, the second container may comprise one or more power terminals on a front side of the second container. Further, the one or more power terminals may be communicatively coupled with the power supply unit. Furthermore, the one or more power terminals may be configured to supply power output to one or more electrodes, via one or more wires, for performing the welding operations.
[0035] In yet another example embodiment, the second container may comprise a voltage reducing unit communicatively coupled with the welding machine. Further, the voltage reducing unit may be configured to detect non-operation of the welding machine. Further, the voltage reducing unit may be configured to reduce the voltage at the one or more power terminals based on detection of the non-operation of the welding machine. Furthermore, the non-operation of the welding machine may correspond to no current output from the power supply unit. The voltage reducing unit may be communicatively connected with the control unit.
[0036] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly may comprise a display unit which may be disposed in the second container. Further, the display unit may be configured to display a real-time value related to the welding assembly. Furthermore, the display unit may be configured to communicate with at least one of the manual control interface and the one or more electronic devices.
[0037] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more electronic devices may be communicatively connected to the welding assembly via the communication unit. Further, the one or more electronic devices may correspond to at least one of a remote-control unit, a portable electronic device, or a combination thereof.
[0038] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more electronic devices may be facilitated with a welding supporting application. Further, the welding supporting application may be configured to receive the one or more parameters by the user of the one or more electronic devices. Furthermore, the welding supporting application may be configured to communicate the one or more parameters to the welding assembly via the communication unit. Further, the welding supporting application may be configured to transmit the one or more parameters, provided by the user, to the welding assembly. Furthermore, the welding supporting application may be configured to receive the one or more parameters, safety alerts from the welding assembly. Further, the welding supporting application may be configured to execute the operational command for the operation of the welding assembly.
[0039] In yet another example embodiment, the communication between the one or more electronic devices and the welding assembly may be performed via the communication unit. Further, the communication unit may support at least one of IR, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi enabled communication, or combination thereof.
[0040] In yet another example embodiment, one or more gripping elements may be associated with at least one of the first container and the second container. Further, the one or more gripping elements may be used for assembling or disassembling the welding assembly.
[0041] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly may comprise a motor. Further, the motor may be communicatively connected to one of the power supply unit, the control unit or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the motor may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more wheels.
[0042] In yet another example embodiment, the welding machine may be configured to perform at least one of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas-shielded Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) along with an external High Frequency (HF) Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) control unit, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, TIG welding with HF unit, TIG welding without HF unit, Self-Shielded Flux core wire or combination thereof.
[0043] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more energy storage devices may be provided with one or more holding means. Further, the one or more holding means may be used to hold the one or more energy storage devices for the lateral movement within the one or more sub-containers.
[0044] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0045] Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
[0046] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a welding assembly (1000), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0047] Figure 2 illustrates a first container (100) of the welding assembly (1000), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0048] Figure 3 illustrates a detailed view (100a) of the first container (100), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0049] Figure 4 illustrates a second container (200) of the welding assembly (1000), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0050] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a movable trolley (300), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0051] Figure 6 illustrates a rear view (1000a) of the welding assembly (1000), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0052] Figure 7 illustrates an exploded view (1000b) of the welding assembly (1000), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0053] Figure 8 illustrates one or more dock charger (400), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0054] Figure 9 illustrates a side view (300a) of the movable trolley (300), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, and
[0055] Figure 10 illustrates a top view (300b) of the movable trolley (300), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0056] Figure 11 illustrates a block diagram (500) describing the communication interface between the welding assembly (1000) and one or more electronic devices (508), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0057] Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0058] The words "comprising," "having," "includes," "comprises," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the term “an article” may include a plurality of articles unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary methods are described. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the disclosure, which may be embodied in various forms.
[0059] Various modifications to the embodiment may be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art may readily recognize that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein. The detailed description of the invention will be described hereinafter referring to accompanied drawings.
[0060] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention.
[0061] Those with ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated, relative to other elements, in order to improve the understanding of the present invention. There may be additional components described in the foregoing application that are not depicted on one of the described drawings. In the event such a component is described, but not depicted in a drawing, the absence of such a drawing should not be considered as an omission of such design from the specification.
[0062] In the accompanying drawings components have been represented, showing only specific details that are pertinent for an understanding of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
[0063] In accordance with various embodiments of the present subject matter, referring to Figures 1-11, a welding assembly (1000) including a first container (100), a second container (200), and a movable trolley (300) is described herein. Further, one or more charging docks (400) is also described.
[0064] In one non-limiting example embodiment, the present subject matter may disclose the welding assembly (1000). Further, the welding assembly (1000) may correspond to a modular arrangement. Furthermore, the modular arrangement of the welding assembly (1000) may be configured by the first container (100), the second container (200), and the movable trolley (300). Further, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise the first container (100) provided to house one or more energy storage devices (104). In one implementation, the one or more energy storage devices (104) may comprise a first energy storage device (104a) and a second energy storage device (104b). Further, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise the second container (200) which may be configured to house a welding machine (202). Furthermore, the second container (200) may be configured to be detachably coupled with the first container (100). Further, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise one or more coupling mechanisms (102) which may be configured to detachably couple the first container (100) with the second container (200). In one example embodiment, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may comprise a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. Further, the first coupling mechanism may be disposed on a first side of a combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200). Furthermore, the second coupling mechanism may be disposed on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200). Moreover, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may include but not limited to at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or a combination thereof. Further, a combination of the first container (100) and the second container may be placed on the movable trolley (300). Additionally, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise a control unit (502) which may be configured to control the operation of the welding assembly (1000). Moreover, the control unit (502) may be communicatively coupled to the second container (200).
[0065] Now, referring to figure 1, and 5-7, the movable trolley (300) of the welding assembly (1000) may be provided with a base plate (302). Further, a top surface of the base plate (302) may be provided with one or more locking means (310). Further, at least one of the first container (100) and the second container (200) may be detachably coupled to the base plate (302). Further, the coupling of at least one of the first container (100) and the second container (200), with the base plate (302) may be facilitated by the one or more locking means (310) disposed at the top surface of the base plate (302). Furthermore, the one or more locking means (310) may comprise at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or combination thereof.
[0066] In addition, the base plate (302) of the movable trolley (300) may be connected to one or more wheels (304). More specifically, the one or more wheels (304) may include one or more front wheels, and one or more rear wheels. Further, the one or more wheels (304) may be connected to the base plate (302) using one or more support legs (306). Furthermore, at least one of the one or more wheels (304) may be provided with an anti-movement lock. Moreover, the anti-movement lock may be provided for restricting the movement of at least one of the one or more wheels (304). In addition, the movable trolley (300) may be provided with a foldable handle (312). Further, the foldable handle (312) may be disposed at a rear end of the base plate (302). Furthermore, the foldable handle (312) may be coupled at a rear end of the base plate (302) through one or more folding mechanism (308). Moreover, the folding operation of the foldable handle (312) may be performed by pressing the one or more folding mechanisms (308). Further, one or more folding mechanisms (308) may include but not limited to, pushrod, hinge, pivot or a combination thereof.
[0067] Now, referring to figures 9, and 10, a vertical position (A), and a folded position (B) of the foldable handle (312) may be disclosed. Further, the foldable handle (312) may remain in the vertical position (A) during operational time of the movable trolley (300). Furthermore, the foldable handle (312) may remain in the folded position (B) during non-operational time of the movable trolley (300). Further, the one or more folding mechanisms (308) may be configured to enable the folding operation of the foldable handle (312). In one aspect, the one or more folding mechanism (308) may be actuated to shift the foldable handle (312) from the vertical position (A) to the folded position (B). In another aspect, the actuation of the one or more folding mechanism (308) may also enable shifting of the foldable handle (312) from the folded position (B) to the vertical position (A). Additionally in an exemplary but non limiting embodiment, an angle of shift between the vertical position (A) and the folded position (B) may remain within a range of 90o to 100o.
[0068] Now, referring to figures 1, and 7, the combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200) may include the first container (100) at the bottom and the second container (200) at the top. Furthermore, the first container (100), at the bottom in the combination, may be detachably coupled to the base plate (302) of the movable trolley (300) using the one or more locking means (310). Further, the second container (200) may be placed on the top surface of the first container (100) through a plurality of protrusions (120) provided at the one or more corners or top periphery of the first container (100). Furthermore, the second container (200) may be secured with the first container (100) using the one or more coupling mechanisms (102). Furthermore, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may be disposed at the outer periphery of the first container (100). Further, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may engage with a receiving portion (214) on the second container (200). Furthermore, the receiving portion (214) may be disposed at the outer periphery of the second container (200) aligned with the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) of the first container (100).
[0069] In another implementation, the combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200) may include the first container (100) at the top and the second container (200) at the bottom. Furthermore, the second container (200), at the bottom in the combination, may be detachably coupled to the base plate (302) of the movable trolley (300) using the one or more locking means (310). Further, the first container (100) may be placed on the top surface of the second container (200) through a plurality of protrusions (120) provided at the one or more corners or top periphery of the second container (200). Furthermore, the second container (200) may be secured with the first container (100) using the one or more coupling mechanisms (102). Furthermore, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may be disposed at the outer periphery of the second container (200). Further, the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) may engage with a receiving portion (214) on the first container (100). Furthermore, the receiving portion (214) may be disposed at the outer periphery of the first container (100) aligned with the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) on the second container (200).
[0070] Now, referring to figures 2-3 and 6, the first container (100) may comprise one or more sub-containers (112). Further, each of the one or more sub-containers (112) may be provided with one or more drawers (114). The one or more drawers (114) may be configured to accommodate the one or more energy storage devices (104). Further, the one or more sub-containers (112) may be facilitated with one or more sliding mechanisms (116). Furthermore, the one or more sliding mechanisms (116) may be configured to maintain slidable motion of the one or more drawers (114) with respect to the one or more sub-containers (112). Moreover, the one or more drawers (114) may enable lateral movement of the one or more energy storage devices (104) within the one or more sub-containers (112). More specifically, the one or more sliding mechanisms (116) for the one or more drawers (114) may facilitate insertion or removal of the one or more energy storage devices (104) on the one or more drawers (114). Further, each of the one or more drawers (114) may be provided with a restriction mechanism (108). The restriction mechanism (108) may be disposed at a frontal end of each of the one or more drawer (114). The restriction mechanism (108) may be configured to restrict lateral movement of the one or more energy storage devices (104) within the one or more drawers (114). Further, the restriction mechanism (108) may include but not limited to pin, pressable button, push-switch, protrusion or combination thereof.
[0071] Additionally, the first container (100) may be facilitated with one or more electrical ports (118) disposed at a rear end of the first container (100). Further, each of the one or more electrical ports (118) may be configured to connect with at least one of the one or more energy storage devices (104) placed in the one or more sub-containers (112) of the first container (100). Further each of the one or more electrical ports (118) may comprise a protective cover. In one example, the one or more electrical ports (118) may comprise a first electric port and a second electric port. The first electric port may be connected with battery terminals of the first energy storage device (104a) from the one or more energy storage devices (104) and the second electric port may be connected with battery terminals of the second energy storage device (104b) from the one or more energy storage devices (104).
[0072] In one example embodiment, each of the one or more energy storage devices (104) may be provided with one or more holding elements (110). Further, the one or more holding elements (110) may be used to lift the one or more energy storage devices (104) from the one or more sub-containers (112). Further, the one or more holding elements (110) may comprise a return spring mechanism. Furthermore, the return spring mechanism may be configured to ensure closed positioning of the holding element (110) after placing the one or more energy storage devices (104) into the one or more sub-containers (112). More specifically, the one or more holding elements (110) may remain in a folded position on the top surface of the one or more energy storage devices (104) when released by the user. Additionally, a holding means (106) may be provided at a front end of each of the one or more energy storage devices (104). Further, the holding means (106) may be provided to hold the one or more energy storage devices (104) for performing the lateral movement within the one or more sub-containers (112). Moreover, the one or more energy storage devices (104) may be provided with one or more battery terminals. Further, the one or more energy storage devices (104) may include a charging indicator (122) to indicate the status of charging. Furthermore, each of the one or more energy storage devices (104) may be provided with an on/off switch.
[0073] Now, referring to figure 4 and 6, the second container (200) may include the welding machine (202). Further, the welding machine (202) may comprise a power supply unit (204). The power supply unit (204) may be configured to supply electric power required for the operation of the welding assembly (1000). Further, the power supply unit (204) may be configured to receive power from at least one of a first power source and a second power source. Furthermore, the first power source may include an external power supply. In one embodiment, the external power supply may correspond to a multi-phase alternating current (AC) power supply. Further, the second power source may correspond to the one or more energy storage devices (104). In an example embodiment, the control unit (502) may be configured to automatically switch the power supply between the first power source and the second power source. Furthermore, the control unit (502) may be configured to disconnect the second power source upon switching to the first power source. Furthermore, the control unit may be programmed with a programmable logic to perform automatic switching between the first power source and the second power source. In one scenario, the control unit (502) switches the power supply from the second power source to the first power source on detection of presence of the first power source. In another scenario, the control unit (502) may switch the power supply from the first power source to the second power source on detection of absence of the first power source. Moreover, the detection of the presence and absence of the first power source may be performed by one or more voltage sensors.

[0074] Additionally, the second container (200) may comprise one or more power terminals (206) disposed on a front side of the second container (200). Further, the one or more power terminals (206) may be communicatively coupled with the power supply unit (204). Furthermore, the one or more power terminals (206) may be configured to supply power to one or more electrodes for performing the welding operation using one or more wires. Alternatively, the one or more power terminals (206) may be configured to connect with an external High Frequency (HF) Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) control unit.
[0075] Moreover, the second container (200) may be facilitated with one or more power intake ports (216). Further, each of the one or more power intake ports (216) may be configured to connect with the power supply unit (204) of the second container (200). Further, the one or more electrical ports (118) on the first container (100), may be an electrical connection with the second container (200). More particularly, the one or more electrical ports (118) may be in electrical connection with the one or more power intake ports (216). Further, the one or more electrical ports (118) and the one or more power intake ports (216) may be connected using one or more swappable connectors. Furthermore, the one or more swappable connectors may be configured to enable an electrical connection between one or more energy storage devices (104) and the power supply unit (204). In an instance, the one or more swappable connectors may be connected to a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices (104) via the one or more electrical ports (118). Further, the one or more swappable connectors may include a set of wires to conduct power from the one or more energy storage devices (104) to the power supply unit (204).
[0076] In yet another example embodiment, a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices (104) may be connected to the power supply unit (204) via the one or more swappable connectors. Further, a remaining set of energy storage devices out of one or more energy storage devices (104) may remain as standby energy storage devices. Furthermore, the control unit (502) may be configured to switch electrical connection for the power supply unit (204) by switching one or more swappable connectors between the first electric port and the second electric port from the one or more electrical ports (118). Further, the switching of the electrical connection of the one or more swappable connectors may be controlled via at least one of an automatic mode, and a manual mode, or combination thereof.
[0077] In yet another example embodiment, the manual mode may include manually switching of the one or more swappable connectors between the first electric port and the second electric port, by keeping the one of the energy storage device is in active mode and other energy storage devices in standby mode. Alternately, the automatic mode may include automatically turning-on the power supply from the single energy storage device using programmable logic employed within the control unit (502), while keeping the remaining set of energy storage devices on standby mode. In one exemplary non-limiting embodiment, the first container (100) may house the first energy storage device (104a) and the second energy storage device (104b). Further, the first container (100) may include a first sub-container and a second sub-container. Furthermore, the first energy storage device (104a) and the second energy storage device (104b) may be placed within the first sub-container and the second container respectively. Further, the first energy storage device (104a) and the second energy storage device (104b) may be provided with a first battery terminal and a second battery terminal respectively. Furthermore, the first battery terminal and the battery terminal may be connected to the first electric port and the second electric port respectively. Moreover, the first electric port and the second electric port may be connected to a power supply unit (204) via a first swappable connector and a second swappable connector. In one aspect, the power supply may be initiated from the first energy storage device (104a) meanwhile the second energy storage device (104b) remains on standby mode.
[0078] Now, referring to figure 11, the welding machine (202) housed within the second container (200) may comprise a voltage reducing unit (512). Further, the voltage reducing unit (512) may be configured to detect non-operation of the welding machine (202). Furthermore, the voltage reducing unit (512) may be configured to reduce the voltage at the one or more power terminals (206) based on detection of non-operation of the welding machine (202). Furthermore, the voltage reducing unit (512) may be communicatively connected with the control unit (502). Further, the control unit (502) may be connected to one or more sensors configured to detect the non-operation of the welding machine (202). Furthermore, the non-operation of the welding machine (202) corresponds to no current output from the power supply unit (204). Moreover, the one or more power terminals (206) of the welding machine (202) may be in communication with the power supply unit (204). Further, the voltage reducing unit (512) may enable the power supply unit (204) to reduce voltage at the one or more power terminals (206).
[0079] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise a communication unit (504) communicatively coupled with the second container (200). The communication unit (504) may be communicatively connected with the control unit (502). Further, the communication unit (504) may be configured to communicate one or more parameters with at least one of the control unit (502, the one or more electronic devices (508), and a manual control interface (208). Furthermore, the one or more parameters may comprise at least one of an energy storage device parameters, and a welding operation parameters. Furthermore, the energy storage device parameters may comprise but not limited to charging status, deep draining alert, active energy storage device quantity, standby energy storage device quantity, drained energy storage device quantity, energy storage device theft alert or a combination thereof. Further, the welding operation parameter may comprise but not limited to electrodes usage, power consumption, safety alert, repair alert, non-operation indication, arc on time, historic data acquisition, welding site monitoring, image-based monitoring or a combination thereof.
[0080] Now, referring to figure 11, the control unit (502) may be configured to regulate at least one of the one or more parameters communicated between the one or more electronic devices (508), and the communication unit (504). Further, the control unit (502) may regulate an operational command communicated between the one or more electronic devices (508), and the communication unit (504). Furthermore, the operational command may include one or more operating instructions executed by the user to operate the welding assembly (1000). Further, the one or more electronic devices (508) may be configured for remotely controlling the operations of the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504). The control unit (502) may be configured to control the operations of the welding assembly (1000) based on the one or more parameters communicated between the one or more electronic devices (508) and the communication unit (504). The control unit (502) may regulate an operational command communicated between the electronic device (508) and the communication unit (504). The operational command comprises one or more operating instructions executed by the user.
[0081] Additionally, the one or more electronic devices (508) may be facilitated with a welding supporting application (510). Further, the welding supporting application (510) may be configured to receive the one or more parameters by the user of the one or more electronic devices (508). Furthermore, the welding supporting application (510) may be configured to execute the operational command for the operation of the welding assembly (1000) with respect to the one or more parameters. Moreover, the welding supporting application (510) may be configured to communicate the one or more parameters to the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504). Further, the welding supporting application (510) may be configured to transmit the one or more parameters, provided by the user, to the welding assembly (1000). Furthermore, the welding supporting application (510) may be configured to receive the one or more parameters, safety alerts from the welding assembly (1000).
[0082] In one another example embodiment, the control unit (502) may generate one or more parameters. Further, the one or more parameters may be communicated to the one or more electronic devices (508) via the communication unit (504). Furthermore, the communication unit (504) may support but not limited to IR, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi enabled communication, or combination thereof. Further, the one or more electronic devices (508) may be internet enabled electronic devices. Further, the one or more electronic devices (508) are communicatively connected to the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504). Further, the one or more electronic devices (508) may be capable of providing the operational commands to the control unit (502) via communication unit (504). Furthermore, the operational commands may be issued with respect to the received one or more parameters. Moreover, the one or more electronic devices (508) may be at least one of a remote-control unit, a portable one or more electronic devices, or combination thereof.
[0083] In one example embodiment, the second container (200) may be associated with the manual control interface (208). Further, the manual control interface (208) may include one or more knobs, for manually controlling the operations of the welding assembly (1000) through the one or more knobs. Furthermore, the control unit (502) may regulate at least one of the one or more parameters communicated between the manual control interface (208), and the communication unit (504). Further, the control unit (502) may regulate the operating command communicated between the manual control interface (208), and the communication unit (504). In one aspect, the manual control interface (208) may be disposed on the second container (200). In another aspect, the manual control interface (208) may be a wired control panel connected to the second container (200).
[0084] Now referring to figures 1, 4 and 7, the welding assembly (1000) may comprise a display unit (210) disposed in the second container (200). Further, the display unit (210) may be configured to display a real-time value related to the welding assembly (1000). Furthermore, the display unit (210) may be in communication with at least one of the manual control interface (208) and the one or more electronic devices (508). Further, the display unit (210) may indicate values related to at least one of the one or more parameters. Furthermore, the display unit may be a screen-touch unit. Further, the display unit (210) may be software enabled. Furthermore, the software may be capable of providing an input interface for the operational commands. Moreover, the display unit (210) may be integrated with the manual control interface (208).
[0085] In one another example embodiment, one or more charging docks (400) configured to charge the one or more energy storage devices (104). Further, the one or more charging docks (400) may be a portable device. Furthermore, the one or more charging dock (400) may be provided with a body (402), a charging cavity (404), a charging socket (406), and a base (408). Further, the one or more charging dock (400) may vertically receive the one or more energy storage devices (104) from top direction. Further, the charging indicator (122) may be provided with green, red and yellow lights. More specifically, the red light may indicate charging progress status. Further, the green light may indicate fully charged status. Furthermore, the red light and the green light may blink together when the one or more energy storage devices (104) may be not connected for charging, but the one or more charging dock (400) may be in power-on condition. Further, the yellow light may indicate power-on status of the one or more charging dock (400).
[0086] In one another example embodiment, the second container (200) may include one or more gripping elements (212) associated with at least one of the first container (100) and the second container (200). Further, the one or more gripping elements (212) may be provided for lifting the second container (200). Further, the lifting of the second container (200) using one or more gripping elements may enable assembling or disassembling of the welding assembly (1000). Furthermore, the one or more gripping elements (212) may be placed on the outer periphery of the second container (200). Further, the rubber-like material may be provided on the one or more gripping elements (212) to improve gripping.
[0087] In yet another example embodiment, the welding assembly (1000) may include a motor. Further, the motor may be communicatively connected to the power supply unit (204), the control unit (502) or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the motor may be configured to derive at least one of one or more wheels (304) to rotate. Further, the rotation of the motor may be controlled by one or more controlling means. Further, the controlling means may include but not limited to lever, on-off switch, brake, or combination thereof. Furthermore, the controlling means may be at least one of hand operated, and foot operated.
[0088] In yet another example embodiment, the welding machine (202) may be configured to perform but not limited to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas-Shielded Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding with High Frequency (HF) unit, TIG welding without HF unit, Self-Shielded Flux core wire, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, GTAW along with an external HF TIG control unit, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW), Spot Welding, Seam Welding, Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Electron Beam Welding (EBW), Friction Welding (FRW), Ultrasonic Welding (USW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Electroslag Welding (ESW), Stud Welding, or combination thereof.
[0089] In yet another example embodiment, the one or more electrical ports (118), the one or more power intake ports (216), and the one or more power terminals (206) may be provided with one or more protective covers. Further, the protective cover may be made of a material not limited to rubber, wood, plastic, metal, or combination thereof. Furthermore, the protective cover may ensure non-exposure of the respective ports or terminals from the external environments. In another aspect, the battery terminals of the one or more energy storage devices (104) may also include the protective cover.
[0090] The present invention discloses a portable and modular energy storage device powered welding assembly, and may have the following advantageous functionalities over the conventional art:
[0091] Providing ease in welding operations on remote locations where an external power supply is absent, thus overcoming the limitations of either no or limited power source in the conventional welding infrastructure.
[0092] Usage of the multiple swappable energy storage devices helps in providing an alternative source of energy in case of any contingency.
[0093] Providing a cost-effective solution for achieving welding requirements in remote locations or difficult terrain.
[0094] Providing a compact and portable welding assembly infrastructure for ease of movement or portability while providing welding operations at remote locations. In a nutshell, the overall user experience of welding operations is getting improved.
[0095] Achieving an extended usage arc time, due to having multiple swappable energy storage devices. Further, the disclosure has taken various measures such as reducing voltage during non-operation, monitoring battery usage and others to achieve the extended usage time for welding in comparison to the conventional welding machine infrastructure.
[0096] Achieving saving of power by controlled switching between the one or more energy storage devices. By using the controlled switching, only one energy storage device is being used for performing welding assembly operations and other energy storage devices remain in the standby mode, to save non operation power leaks.
[0097] Providing a portable infrastructure for the energy storage devices so that simultaneous charging of a discharged energy storage device can be performed offline, using an external charging dock, while performing the welding operations using a different energy storage device.
[0098] Providing ease of handling of various components of the welding assembly through providing proper holding or gripping means.
[0099] Simple modular structure of the welding assembly helps in providing ease in assembling or disassembling of various components of the welding assembly during normal operational use of the welding assembly or while maintenance or servicing of the welding machine in case of any fault.
[00100] Easy serviceability of the welding assembly in case of maintenance activity, even without a skilled technician.
[00101] Facilitating a remote monitoring or controlling of the welding activities at different sites by a supervisor.
[00102] Providing auto-shut off functionality to the welding machine and the energy storage device to prevent from the deep discharge.
[00103] Maintaining usage logs to perform Quality Check (QC) analysis for the historical usage.
[00104] The embodiments, examples and alternatives of the preceding paragraphs, the description, including any of their various aspects or respective individual features, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.
[00105] Although implementations of the system of welding assembly have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methods, it is to be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described.
[00106] The foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that certain modifications could come within the scope of this disclosure. The embodiments, examples and alternatives of the preceding paragraphs or the description and drawings, including any of their various aspects or respective individual features, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments unless such features are incompatible.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A welding assembly (1000), comprising:
a first container (100) configured to house one or more energy storage devices (104);
a second container (200) configured to be detachably coupled with the first container (100), wherein the second container (200) is configured to house a welding machine (202);
one or more coupling mechanisms (102) configured to detachably couple the first container (100) with the second container (200); and
a control unit (502) configured to control operations of the welding assembly (1000), wherein the control unit (502) is communicatively coupled with the second container (200).
2. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the welding machine (202) comprises a power supply unit (204), wherein the power supply unit (204) is configured to supply power required for the operations of the welding assembly (1000), and wherein the power supply unit (204) is configured to receive power from at least one of a first power source and a second power source, wherein the first power source corresponds to an external power supply, and the second power source corresponds to the one or more energy storage devices (104), wherein the second container (200) is facilitated with one or more power intake ports (216), wherein each of the one or more power intake ports (216) is configured to connect with the power supply unit (204), wherein the control unit (502) is configured to automatically switch power sources between the first power source and the second power source, wherein the control unit (502) is configured to disconnect the second power source upon switching to the first power source, and wherein the second container (200) comprises one or more power terminals (206) on a front side of the second container (200), wherein the one or more power terminals (206) is communicatively coupled with the power supply unit (204), wherein the one or more power terminals (206) is configured to supply power output to one or more electrodes, via one or more wires, for performing the welding operations.

3. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a communication unit (504) communicatively coupled with the second container (200), wherein the communication unit (504) is configured to communicate one or more parameters with at least one of the control unit (502), one or more electronic devices (508), a manual control interface (208), or a combination thereof, wherein the one or more parameters comprises at least one of an energy storage device parameters, a welding operation parameters or a combination thereof, and wherein the energy storage device parameters comprises charging status, deep draining alert, active energy storage device quantity, standby energy storage device quantity, drained energy storage device quantity, energy storage device theft alert or a combination thereof, wherein the welding operation parameters comprises electrodes usage, power consumption, safety alert, repair alert, non-operation indication, arc on time, historic data acquisition, welding site monitoring, image-based monitoring or a combination thereof.

4. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) comprises a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism, wherein the first coupling mechanism is disposed on a first side of a combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200) and the second coupling mechanism is disposed on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200), wherein the one or more coupling mechanisms (102) comprises at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or a combination thereof.

5. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the welding assembly (1000) comprises a movable trolley (300), wherein the combination of the first container (100) and the second container (200) is placed on the movable trolley (300), wherein the movable trolley (300) is configured with a base plate (302), wherein at least one of the first container (100) and the second container (200) is detachably coupled to the base plate (302) using one or more locking means (310), wherein the one or more locking means (310) comprises at least one of fasteners, clips, snap connection, latch connection, buckles, straps, bands, or combination thereof.

6. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first container (100) is detachably coupled to the base plate (302) using the one or more locking means (310), wherein the second container (200) is detachably coupled with a top of the first container (100) using the one or more coupling mechanisms (102), wherein the second container (200) is detachably coupled with the top of the first container (100) using one or more protrusions (120) disposed on top periphery of the first container (100) and wherein the second container (200) is detachably coupled to the base plate (302) using the one or more locking means (310), wherein the first container (100) is detachably coupled with a top of the second container (200) using the one or more coupling mechanisms (102), wherein the first container (100) is detachably coupled with the top of the second container (200) using one or more protrusions (120) disposed on top periphery of the second container (200), and wherein the movable trolley (300) comprises one or more wheels (304), wherein the base plate (302) is connected to the one or more wheels (304) using one or more support legs (306), wherein at least one of the one or more wheels (304) are configured with an anti-movement lock, wherein the anti-movement lock is configured to restrict movement of the one or more wheels (304), and wherein the movable trolley (300) comprises a foldable handle (312), wherein the foldable handle (312) is coupled at a rear end of the base plate (302) through one or more folding mechanisms (308) comprises push-rod, hinge, pivot or a combination thereof, wherein the foldable handle (312) is configured with the push rod mechanism at the rear end of the base plate (302), wherein the folding operation of the foldable handle (312) is facilitated by pressing the one or more folding mechanisms (308).

7. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first container (100) comprises one or more sub-containers (112), wherein each of the one or more sub-containers (112) comprises one or more drawers (114), wherein the one or more drawers (114) are configured to accommodate the one or more energy storage devices (104), wherein the one or more sub-containers (112) are facilitated with one or more sliding mechanisms (116), wherein the one or more sliding mechanisms (116) are configured to maintain slidable motion of the one or more drawers (114) with respect to the one or more sub-containers (112), wherein the one or more sliding mechanisms (116) for the one or more drawers (114) facilitates insertion or removal of the one or more energy storage devices (104) on the one or more drawers (114), wherein each of the one or more drawers (114) are provided with a restriction mechanism (108), wherein the restriction mechanism (108) is disposed at a frontal end of each the one or more drawers (114) to restrict a lateral movement of one or more energy storage devices (104), and wherein the one or more energy storage devices (104) are provided with one or more holding means (106), wherein the one or more holding means (106) are used to hold the one or more energy storage devices (104) for the lateral movement within the one or more sub-containers (112).

8. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first container (100) is facilitated with one or more electrical ports (118) disposed at a rear end of the first container (100), wherein each of the one or more electrical ports (118) is configured to connect with at least one of the one or more energy storage devices (104) placed in the one or more sub-containers (112), wherein each of the one or more electrical ports (118) comprise a protective cover, wherein the one or more electrical ports (118) comprises a first electric port and a second electric port, wherein the first electric port is configured to connect with battery terminals of a first energy storage device (104a) from the one or more energy storage devices (104) and the second electric port is configured to connect with battery terminals of a second energy storage device (104b) from the one or more energy storage devices (104).

9. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claims 2 and 8, wherein the one or more electrical ports (118) and the one or more power intake ports (216) are connected using one or more swappable connectors, wherein the one or more swappable connectors are configured to enable an electrical connection between the one or more energy storage devices (104) and the power supply unit (204), wherein the swappable connector is connected to a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices (104) via an electric port from the one or more electrical ports (118), wherein the electric port corresponds to either the first electric port or the second electric port.

10. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a single energy storage device out of the one or more energy storage devices (104) is connected to the power supply unit (204), wherein a remaining set of energy storage devices out of one or more energy storage devices (104) remains as a standby energy storage devices, wherein the control unit (502) is configured to switch electrical connection, for the power supply unit (204), of the one or more swappable connectors between the first electric port and the second electric port from the one or more electrical ports (118), wherein the switching of the electrical connection of the one or more swappable connectors is controlled via at least one of an automatic mode, and a manual mode.

11. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the one or more energy storage devices (104) comprises one or more holding elements (110), wherein the one or more holding elements (110) are configured to lift the one or more energy storage devices (104) from the one or more sub-containers (112), wherein the one or more holding elements (110) comprises a return spring mechanism, wherein the return spring mechanism is configured to keep the one or more holding elements (110) in closed position.

12. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, comprises one or more charging docks (400) configured to charge the one or more energy storage devices (104), wherein the one or more charging dock (400) comprises one or more charging cavity (404) for receiving the one or more energy storage devices (104) for charging, wherein the one or more charging docks (400) are portable devices.

13. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more electronic devices (508) are configured for remotely controlling the operations of the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504), wherein the control unit (502) is configured to control the operations of the welding assembly (1000) based on the one or more parameters communicated between the one or more electronic devices (508) and the communication unit (504), wherein the control unit (502) regulates an operational command communicated between the electronic device (508) and the communication unit (504), wherein the operational command comprises one or more operating instructions executed by a user.

14. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second container (200) comprises the manual control interface (208) comprises one or more knobs, wherein the manual control interface (208) is configured for manually controlling the operations of the welding assembly (1000) through the one or more knobs, wherein the control unit (502) is configured to regulate the operations of the welding assembly (1000) based on the one or more parameters communicated between the manual control interface (208) and the communication unit (504), wherein the control unit (502) regulates the operational command communicated between the manual control interface (208) and the communication unit (504).

15. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second container (200) comprises a voltage reducing unit (512) communicatively coupled with the welding machine (202), wherein the voltage reducing unit (512) is configured to detect non-operation of the welding machine (202), wherein the voltage reducing unit (512) is configured to reduce the voltage at the one or more power terminals (206) based on detection of the non-operation of the welding machine (202), wherein the non-operation of the welding machine (202) corresponds to no current output from the power supply unit (204), wherein the voltage reducing unit (512) is communicatively connected with the control unit (502).

16. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, comprises a display unit (210) disposed in the second container (200), wherein the display unit (210) is configured to display a real-time value related to the welding assembly (1000), wherein the display unit (210) is configured to communicate with the at least one of the manual control interface (208) and the one or more electronic devices (508).

17. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more electronic devices (508) are communicatively connected to the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504), wherein the one or more electronic devices (508) correspond to at least one of a remote-control unit, a portable electronic device, or a combination thereof, wherein the one or more electronic devices (508) are facilitated with a welding supporting application (510), wherein the welding supporting application (510) is configured to receive the one or more parameters by the user of the one or more electronic devices (508), wherein the welding supporting application (510) is configured to communicate the one or more parameters to the welding assembly (1000) via the communication unit (504), wherein the welding supporting application (510) is configured to transmit the one or more parameters, provided by the user, to the welding assembly (1000), wherein the welding supporting application (510) is configured to receive the one or more parameters, safety alerts from the welding assembly (1000) wherein the welding supporting application (510) is configured to execute the operational command for the operation of the welding assembly (1000), and wherein the communication between the one or more electronic devices (508) and the welding assembly (1000) is performed via the communication unit (504), wherein the communication unit (504) supports at least one of IR, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi enabled communication, or combination thereof.

18. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more gripping elements (212) are associated with at least one of the first container (100) and second container (200), wherein the one or more gripping elements (212) is used for assembling or disassembling the welding assembly (1000).

19. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the welding assembly (1000) comprises a motor, wherein the motor is communicatively connected to one of the power supply unit (204), the control unit (502) or a combination thereof, wherein the motor is configured to rotate at least one of the one or more wheels (304).

20. The welding assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the welding machine (202) is configured to perform at least one of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas-shielded Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) along with an external High Frequency (HF) Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) control unit, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, TIG welding with HF unit, TIG welding without HF unit, Self-Shielded Flux core wire or combination thereof.
Dated this 6 August, 2024

Abhijeet Gidde
Agent for the Applicant
IN/PA-4407